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Protestors attended the Feb. 23 city council meeting to show their support for the community plan for the Roof Depot site, many stood in the hallways when the city council limited how many could be in the chambers. There was no public comment during the meetings, and city council members approved demolishing the Roof Depot building and continuing with the plan to build a new public works facility there. (Photo submitted)
An open letter to ward 11 council member
Ward 11 Council Member Emily Koski, As neighbors in the Ward 11 communities you represent, we have great concerns about your actions on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. First, you repeatedly voted against … more
Plan aims for zero-waste future
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners wants to cut waste. And according to a recent county report there is roughly 2.8 trillion pounds of waste produced in the county every year. That is over … more
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While the mighty gush of Minnehaha Falls usually fills the park with a constant roar, the drought of 2022 saw a complete standstill to the water flow through the creek. Similar but less severe droughts stopped the creek flow in 2000, 2009, 2012 and 2021. What does this year hold for the waterfall and winding creek?
Can Minnehaha Creek be restored?
Leaves rustle in a dry creek bed, tiny fish drift ever so slightly in stagnant pools of murky water. Drips slip past and quietly fall over the limestone cliff. While the mighty gush of Minnehaha … more
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Marisa Miakonda Cummings said, “We have suffered. We suffer from the effects of institutional and generational trauma and we live in this every day. Some times it feels like we are being left again to die…. This is the definition of institutional genocide.” She said they are standing up “because it is the right thing to do.” “We’re not asking for anything outside of basic human rights.” (Photo by Aurora Pass)
'What we want first and foremost is the city to not demolish the building'
Cassandra Holmes at the Roof Depot site on Tuesday evening, Feb. 21, 2023. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen)
PROTESTING CITY’S PLANS FOR ROOF DEPOT SITE
Over a hundred Minneapolis Police Officers and 50 squads shut down an eight-block radius around the Roof Depot site on Tuesday evening, Feb. 21, 2023, at about 6:15 p.m., and forcibly removed … more
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Delaney Russell, a south Minneapolis resident, is interviewed by Unicorn Riot during the occupation by Indigenous people and allies of the Roof Depot that began at dawn on Tuesday, Feb. 21 and lasted through evening when Nenoocaasi Camp was disbanded forcibly on the orders of Mayor Frey by over 100 officers and 50 squad cars. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen)
Minneapolis Police officer pushes Longfellow elder at Roof Depot
Longfellow resident Delaney Russell was shocked when a Minneapolis Police Officer pushed her back on the slippery sidewalk when the occupation at the Roof Depot site was being cleared by over 100 … more
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Artist Ta-coumba T. Aiken (left), flanked by Howe resident Jack Becker, talks about the piece behind him that was created in collaboration with children 26 years ago. The canvas came out of storage to be included in the pop-up art exhibit in front of Elsa's House of Sleep. More online.
Elsa's House of Sleep founder: ‘It’s never too late to start dreaming’
The words of Eritrean immigrant Elsa Rezene sparked the Dream Sequences pop-up public art gallery at the corner of 36th Ave. and East Lake Street. She said, “It’s never too late to start … more
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Ward 11 Policy Associate Brit Anbacht (right) chats with Jan Lyson and Corinne Horowitz about the 2040 Plan and zoning. (Photo submitted)
Give feedback on new zoning regulations
The city is poised to take a big step this spring when it enshrines zoning regulations that will guide the city’s growth for decades to come. Ward 7 City Council Member Lisa Goodman, who chairs … more
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Working together at Leap Pediatric and Adolescent Care are (left to right) Dr. Julia Joseph-Di Caprio, office manager Tanjerae White and assistant lab supervisor Crystal Johnson. “I am proud of this because of the Black women I am here with,” said Johnson. White has been in the medical field for 26 years, working her way up from medical assistant to office manager. She’s excited by her own growth and that of the two women she’s working with. She said she is proud to represent “people of our color.” White added, “I think this will help a lot of young people.”
A personalized approach to health care
When your physician looks like you and understands your culture, studies have shown your health outcomes are better.Knowing that, Dr. Julia Joseph-Di Caprio, a Black physician, decided to open Leap … more
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Cal deRuyter and Tim Nelson began and ended their careers in neighborhood journalism. In 1977, their office was at Thomas and Fairview in St. Paul. (Photo submitted)
How a newspaper business developed
When I was chosen to be co-editor of our high school paper, it was exciting to learn the ropes of planning a publication, assigning stories, cleaning them up and eventually putting them on the page … more
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Kara Sime
Help wanted: Tips on how to keep and maintain staff
It’s been called the Great Resignation, the Big Quit and the Great Reshuffle. Resignation rates across the United States have remained high since COVID-19 hit in the spring of 2020. … more
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Pulling (or shoveling) your own weight
Disappointed to see a few businesses in the 34th/50th business area failing to keep their sidewalks clear this winter. (Looking at you, Speedway). While it has been a challenge this winter for … more
ROBIN WONSLEY
A clear path to municipal sidewalk plowing
As a member of the Minneapolis City Council, it’s my job to work with the community to advance concrete policies that help improve the lives of working class people. That’s why one of my … more
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Protestors attended the Jan. 26 city council meeting to show their support for the community plan for the Roof Depot site. There was no public comment during the meeting, and city council members approved demolishing the Roof Depot building and continuing with the plan to build a new public works facility there. (Photo submitted)
Mayor Frey – what are you hiding?
At the corner of 28th St and Longfellow Ave in East Phillips neighborhood, south Minneapolis, the Roof Depot building quietly awaits its unknown fate.The city wants to demolish the Roof Depot to … more
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Valerie Fitzgerald is a licensed professiona clinical counselor who worked as a case manager and care coordinator for over 10 years. She resides in Howe.
Why don't we have universal health care?
I’m interested in health care. I’m a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC), and I worked as a case manager and care coordinator for over 10 years. In March of 2022 I left my job … more
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Donald L. Hammen is a longtime south Minneapolis resident, and serves on the All Elders United for Justice steering committee.
Awareness
Without awareness, does anything or anyone really exist? I am aware that I enjoy sitting in the front room of my house. In the front room of my house I enjoy sitting in a rocking chair and looking … more
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Original collage by Susan Schaefer
10 guidelines for a strong, long and happy life
Some time ago, after suffering the shocking and unexpected loss of my still young husband, Martijn, while we were living in Europe, I experienced what is called traumatic grief. In addition to a year … more
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Rick Welter with his dad, Ray Welter, II on their 100th aniversary.
Up close with local contractors
Q&A with Ray N. Welter heatingRay N. Welter Heating Company celebrated its 100th year in 2012. Ray 'Rick' Welter, III, shared tips and information on the business located at 4637 Chicago … more
City briefs - March 2023
Police 'Off Duty' work to be examinedIn January, the Minneapolis City Council voted to review how the city’s police department allows its officers to do off-duty work. An audit the city … more
Events
SEE HIP HOP DOCUMENTARY ON MARCH 4 The Minnesota Historical Society is proud to continue its great partnership with the filmmakers of the “A Great Day in Twin Cities Hip Hop” documentary. … more
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